Definitions for becomebɪˈkʌmbe·come

Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word become.

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become, go, get(verb)

enter or assume a certain state or condition

"He became annoyed when he heard the bad news"; "It must be getting more serious"; "her face went red with anger"; "She went into ecstasy"; "Get going!"

become, turn(verb)

undergo a change or development

"The water turned into ice"; "Her former friend became her worst enemy"; "He turned traitor"

become(verb)

come into existence

"What becomes has duration"

become, suit(verb)

enhance the appearance of

"Mourning becomes Electra"; "This behavior doesn't suit you!"

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become(Verb)

To arrive, come (to a place).

become(Verb)

To begin to be; to come to be; to turn into.

become(Verb)

To look attractive on, be suitable for.

That dress really becomes you.

Origin: becuman, from . Cognate with German bekommen, Dutch bekomen.

Webster Dictionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

Become

of Become

Become(verb)

to pass from one state to another; to enter into some state or condition, by a change from another state, or by assuming or receiving new properties or qualities, additional matter, or a new character

Become(verb)

to come; to get

Become(verb)

to suit or be suitable to; to be congruous with; to befit; to accord with, in character or circumstances; to be worthy of, or proper for; to cause to appear well; -- said of persons and things

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Become

Become is the first studio album by Swedish progressive metal band Seventh Wonder. It consists of nine tracks; however, the ninth track is unlisted and untitled.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

Become

be-kum′, v.i. to pass from one state to another: to come to be: to be the fate or end of (followed by of).—v.t. to suit or befit, to grace or adorn fittingly (with dat. object):—pa.t.becāme′; pa.p.become′.—adj.Becom′ing, suitable to: graceful.—adv.Becom′ingly.—n.Becom′ingness. [A.S. becuman. See Come.]

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Become

Become is a search engine focused solely on shopping. Become offers various views and filtering criteria to allow users to more easily shop locally or all over the web.